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English
Etymology
From pater "father" + -onym "name"

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP: IPA|/ˈpætrəʊnɪm/
italbrac|US: IPA|/ˈpætroʊnɪm/

Noun
en-noun

1. The name of someone's father.
2. A patronymic surname.

Related terms
patronymic

See also
matronym, metronym
-onym

• 2006-11-17 23:38 - EncycloPetey -

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